Project Coordinator salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median project coordinator in Rhode Island earned $104,680 a year in May 2025[1], 2.3% above the US median of $102,320. That puts Rhode Island at #13 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1082. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $63,750 | $104,680 | $170,050 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Rhode Island earns $79,890–$132,750; the top tenth earns $170,050 or more, 2.7 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Rhode Island median that makes about $149,543 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $132,750 | 4,230 |
What a project coordinator does
A project coordinator keeps projects on track: plans, tasks, deadlines, status updates and the meeting notes everyone forgets to write.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | +0.5% | |
| District of Columbia | +0.2% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.0% | |
| Maryland | -0.6% | |
| Illinois | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does a project coordinator earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $104,680 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $79,890 to $132,750.
What does it cost to employ a project coordinator in Rhode Island?
About $149,543 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Rhode Island do project coordinators earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $104,510 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131082.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
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- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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